George Pappanikoloaou v. Administrator of the Veterans Administration

George Pappanikoloaou appeals from the dismissal of his pro se complaint against the Administrator of the Veterans Administration (“V.A.”). We hold that Judge Bramwell’s dismissal was proper.

Appellant’s complaint arises out of various unsuccessful claims he has filed with the V.A. seeking disability benefits. Read liberally, the complaint seeks damages for a variety of alleged wrongs. To the extent it seeks the benefits which have been claimed and denied, it fails to state a valid claim for relief. An applicant for benefits may not challenge the V.A.’s disposition of his claim, because the…